AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYemen War Escalation: The US warned Saudi Arabia–Houthis fighting could “escalate rapidly” after a missile strike hit Riyadh, prompting fresh travel advisories and fears of flight disruptions and airspace closures. Gulf Diplomacy: Qatar condemned the Riyadh attack as a violation of Saudi sovereignty, while CIA chief John Ratcliffe met Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo as Washington pressed for regional de-escalation. Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia reportedly cancelled October crude shipments to European refineries as attacks disrupt exports; France saw record diesel prices amid the wider Middle East fuel squeeze. Sanctions & UN Politics: US envoy Mike Waltz said Trump will push tougher Iran sanctions and UN reform ahead of UN General Assembly meetings. Regional Security Coordination: A secret CENTCOM-linked gathering in Germany reportedly brought together senior commanders from multiple Middle East states to strengthen security cooperation as Houthis press toward Bab al-Mandab. Domestic Fallout: Pakistan’s petroleum minister warned petrol could hit Rs1,000 per litre if shortages emerge, while finance officials warned protests and sit-ins could cost the economy about Rs120bn daily.
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